Daily Archives: December 20, 2012

A spectacular glaciated valley near Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland

Mark Wilson December 20, 2012 4:51 pm

DONEGAL, IRELAND — One last post from a great day in the Irish countryside. The above is Glengesh Pass, with the town of Ardara in the background. Glengesh means “Glen of the Swans”. On the south side (right in this … Continue reading →

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Slieve League, County Donegal, Ireland

Mark Wilson December 20, 2012 4:36 pm

DONEGAL, IRELAND — The above peak sweeping precipitously down into a raging sea is the smaller of the exposures at Slieve League along the southern coast of County Donegal. These are the highest sea cliffs in Ireland, and among the … Continue reading →

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The Grianán of Aileach

Mark Wilson December 20, 2012 3:46 pm

DONEGAL, IRELAND — In the northeastern part of the county, about 7 km west of Derry in Northern Ireland, is Greenan Mountain. On its very top is a spectacular ringfort called The Grianán of Aileach (“the Solarium of Aileach”, shown … Continue reading →

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